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Medallion Representing Night: M.2-1819

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Titles

Medallion Representing Night
Night with her daughters, Sleep and Death

Maker(s)

Production: Thorvaldsen, Bertel

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Description

Circular plaster cast after a marble relief. Allegorical winged female in classical dress carrying two sleeping putti. In the background, an owl.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4 cm
Diameter: 78 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1819-04) by Carrighan, A.G., Rev

Dating

19th Century
After 1815 CE - Before 1819 CE

Note

Original Danish (sculpted in Rome)

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Plaster cast

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1819
Primary reference Number: 29712

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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